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Loss of rights concerns AAUP

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, March 6, 2011

The potential loss of collective bargaining rights for unions in Wisconsin and Ohio has caused worry to spread to other unions around the nation including Eastern Michigan University’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, March 6, 2011

Campus: Feb. 23- A subject admitted to smoking marijuana at 12:09 a.m. in Walton Hall. An intoxicated and suicidal minor was transported to the hospital for treatment at 3:09 a.m.

Peace Corps coming to EMU

By Arlo Walsman · Sunday, March 6, 2011

The Peace Corps will be coming to Eastern Michigan University this Wednesday to host an information session for students. At the information session, the Peace Corps regional recruiter, Pravin Mallavaram, will be discussing the 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps, benefits of Peace Corps service, the application process, how students can become competitive applicants and what life is really like on the ground as a Peace Corps volunteer. Since 1961, over 200,000 Americans have served as Peace Corps Volunteers in 139 host countries.

Masked figures rob TCF bank

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, March 6, 2011

At 9:37 a.m. Saturday morning after Metro Dispatch received a 911 call, a TCF bank located on Hewitt and Packard in Ypsilanti Township was robbed.

Secretary of Education shares budgetary ideas

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, March 6, 2011

During a national press call last Thursday, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan discussed documents released by the U.S.

Unions at EMU hold rally to raise awareness for collective bargaining rights

By Katie Milewski · Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011

The All-Union Council of Eastern Michigan University rallied midday Thursday at the Student Center to show its support for Ohio and Wisconsin public employees and to raise awareness for collective bargaining rights.

Student Senate keeps president position open

By Josh Coudret · Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011

The Eastern Michigan Student Senate narrowly voted against a resolution that would make students who are not in Student Government ineligible to run for the position of student body president or student body vice president.

Keeping tabs on energy use

By Krista Gjestland · Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011

Starting with December 2010, the Physical Plant is posting individual energy usage reports for buildings at Eastern Michigan University.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011

Local: Feb.18- A home invasion occurred at 10 a.m. in the 2000 block of Brooktree Court. The suspect kicked open the front door to gain entry.

Ken Hillis, above, is an employee at Ypsi-Arbor Lanes on Washtenaw Avenue. “It’s sad,” he said. “This place, with investment and care, could become a great center in Ypsi as it has been.” Ypsi-Abor Lanes will close in May.

Ypsi-Arbor bowling alley to close

By Alicia Pilmore · Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011

Due to recent financial hardships, Ypsi-Arbor Lanes bowling alley, located on Washtenaw Avenue, will close its doors for good May 1 after being open for 40 years.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011

Campus: Feb.16- A minor in possession of alcohol was cited at 4:48 a.m. and sent to the hospital. Items were taken from an unattended backpack at the Convocation Center at 6:07 p.m. Feb.

Snyder proposes 15-percent reduction to university operations funding

By Katrease Stafford · Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder unveiled his $45 billion fiscal year 2012 budget proposal that includes a 15 percent reduction to university operations funding.

Detroiter Khalid el-Hakim, above, founded and curates the museum.

Mobile Museum brings history to life at Eastern

By Joseph Yelick · Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011

The Black History 101 Mobile Museum provided Eastern Michigan University students and visitors a chance to celebrate the contributions, achievements and experiences of African Americans.

Obama's fiscal ideas concern students

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011

After President Barack Obama unveiled his $3.7 trillion Fiscal Year 2012 budget Monday, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan discussed how education will be affected in a call with reporters. A large portion of the budget — $77.4 billion — will be allocated to education, Duncan said. “The president revealed a budget plan that makes deep cuts,” Duncan said. Duncan said his department has seen a “historic” increase in demand for Pell Grants over the last two years, and the program is facing a $20 billion deficit by the end of 2012.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011

Campus: Feb.12- Subjects were issued trespass citations at 3:17 p.m. after they were caught trying to enter Phelps Hall.

Susan Martin said EMU is going to have a difficult time with the 2011-2012 budget after enrollment expectations were not met this academic year in the wake of freezing tution, room and board.

Susan Martin discusses potential financial problems at Board of Regents meeting

By Josh Coudret · Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011

President Martin told the Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents at its meeting Tuesday that enrollment continues to increase, but the University’s budget will challenging to deal with for the 2011-2012 academic year.

EMU discusses Obama presidency

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011

A panel of experts examined President Barack Obama’s performance thus far in a discussion entitled, “The Obama Legacy: A Critical Assessment,” last Wednesday in the Student Center Ballroom.

Ward counseling case moves to higher court

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011

The American Civil Liberties Union in collaboration with the ACLU of Michigan, filed a court brief Friday supporting Eastern Michigan’s right to remove Julea Ward, a former graduate student, from its counseling program because she refused to counsel a homosexual client.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011

Sept.24 —A subject was found intoxicated near Buell Hall’s parking meters and was transported by the Huron Valley ambulance to the hospital at 2:35 a.m. An underage subject was cited for minor in possession in Best Hall at 12:59 a.m. Sept.

On-campus recycling increases 'nearly 3 %'

By Krista Gjestland · Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011

In a recent release, the Eastern Michigan University Physical Plant announced a “nearly 3 percent” recycling rate improvement in 2010.